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**Microsoft Surface Devices** Team is on a mission to deliver quality end-to-end products across hardware, software, and services that people trust and rely on every day. Central to this mission is ensuring the security and integrity of our devices, especially in the development of embedded firmware.

As we strive to build desirable and powerful devices that enable the experiences people want, security is paramount. Developing these new devices and associated experiences requires close collaboration between hardware engineers, software engineers, designers, and manufacturing partners, all with a shared focus on creating industry-defining secure solutions. Our commitment to security and our mission to for enabling everyone to do and be their best is reflected in our devices, ensuring that they are not only innovative but also safe and reliable.

As a **Software Development Engineer II** - **Firmware Security,** you will be working with Independent Hardware Vendors (IHV), Microcontroller suppliers, and industry partners on topics related to system design and firmware implementation. This position will be responsible for executing on a roadmap using modern programming practices and languages to ensure the quality and stability of firmware deliverables on Surface Devices, as well as partnering closely with system architects, IHVs, and Windows OS teams to deliver an end-to-end optimized firmware platform with security as the foundation.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

+ Design, implement, test and support systems-level firmware on modern Windows-based devices and accessories.

+ Drive performance, stability and feature enhancements for the device level experiences aligned with Windows and Devices roadmaps.

+ Collaborate with teams across Microsoft and the Windows Ecosystem to bring up new hardware designs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ 2+ years of experience in software and/or hardware product development.

+ 2+ years’ experience working with hardware devices and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 2+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python

+ OR equivalent experience.

+ Experience with the Rust programming language and associated design patterns.

+ Familiarity with embedded Rust development and writing firmware for MCU-based designs.

+ An understanding of cryptographic algorithms, security protocols, and encryption techniques

+ An understanding of software lifecycle in a device development environment and the interplay between software and hardware development and schedules.

Software Engineering IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,600 - $199,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $131,400 - $215,400 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 30, 2025.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .